1959 Citroen DS vs. 1966 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1966 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Volvo P 1800 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 228 kg more than 1966 Volvo P 1800.
Because 1966 Volvo P 1800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Volvo P 1800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Citroen DS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Volvo P 1800 (152 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1966 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Citroen DS | 1966 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Citroen | Volvo |
Model | DS | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 152 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2460 mm |